Honest Phoenix Tree Advice For Homeowners And HOAs
Hiring a tree company can feel risky. Prices are all over the place, every crew calls themselves “experts,” and you are the one who lives with the results on your property. This blog exists to take that guesswork out of tree care in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, and the East Valley.
We talk openly about pros and cons, costs, and safety concerns, even when you may not need a crew like ours at all. The goal is simple. You should feel more confident about your trees after reading a few articles, whether you choose B&C Tree Service or another crew entirely. Here, we answer the same questions homeowners, HOAs, and property managers ask our arborists every day.
How much does safe tree removal or trimming really cost in Arizona?
Why do certain trees like Sissoo or ficus cause so many root and plumbing issues?
Which trees actually work long term as privacy hedges in our desert climate?
How should you prepare your trees for monsoon season so you lower the risk of failures and property damage?
Common Tree Pests in Arizona: Identification, Prevention, and Management
image of conifer bark beetle
Common Diseases in Desert Trees
Desert trees such as mesquite, palo verde, ironwood, and desert willows provide critical habitats, help stabilize the soil, and offer shade in an otherwise harsh environment. However, like all plants, these trees are vulnerable to diseases that can significantly affect their health, growth, and longevity. Understanding these diseases, their symptoms, and prevention methods is essential for tree owners, landscapers, and anyone invested in maintaining Arizona’s natural beauty.
How to plant your next tree so it survives and thrives
To maximize a tree’s potential for survival, growth, and health, several key steps must be followed, from selecting the right tree species to post-planting care.
Our Dying Pine Trees
The Pine trees here in the valley are facing a number of challenges that contribute to their recent rapid decline. This decline has resulted in a record number of PineTree removals expected to continue as the climate here in the Valley maintains record heat levels.
The Impact of Cutting Roots on Trees: Benefits and Risks
Tree root cut the wrong way will grow back
Understanding the great Ficus Tree
We go through the main species of Ficus here in Arizona and how to care for them.
Skinning A Palm Tree
Skinning a Palm tree can result in a beautiful landscape for all to enjoy.
Arizona Tree Pruning Calendar 2024
Trees in Arizona require a plan. The content below is designed to help create and put into play a plan that possible no matter how hands on or hands off you are with your trees